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Canada

Build your Canadian career witha clear plan.

Whether you are on a post-graduation work permit, waiting on Express Entry or already a permanent resident, we prepare Canadian-style résumés, apply to real openings for you and coach you for Canadian interviews.

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Hiring in Canada

The words you will see in Canadian job adverts

Canadian adverts and immigration programmes have their own vocabulary. These are the terms you will meet most often.

PGWP
The Post-Graduation Work Permit is an open work permit for graduates of eligible Canadian programmes, so no employer sponsorship is needed. Its length depends on your study programme.
LMIA
A Labour Market Impact Assessment is the approval an employer needs before hiring some foreign workers on a closed work permit. Many adverts say "no LMIA", meaning they want candidates who can already work.
Express Entry and CRS
The federal system for skilled permanent residence. Candidates are ranked by the Comprehensive Ranking System; Canadian work experience and a job offer can add points.
PNP
Provincial Nominee Programs let a province nominate workers its employers need, which adds a large CRS boost. Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and others run tech-focused draws.
Canadian Experience Class
An Express Entry stream for people with at least a year of skilled work in Canada, which is why a first Canadian job on a PGWP matters so much.
SIN and open work permit
A Social Insurance Number is needed to be paid. An open permit (PGWP, spousal, some bridging permits) lets you work for any employer.

Visa rules change. This page explains the terms in plain language; it is not immigration or legal advice. Check the official pages above or a registered adviser before you decide.

Plans & pricing by country

Plans and pricing for Canada

Each PDF explains what is included, the plans on offer and how fees work for that country. It downloads straight away, with no form to fill in.

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USA & Canada

For candidates targeting roles in the United States or Canada, including F-1 OPT, STEM OPT and H-4 EAD holders, and open work permit or PGWP holders.

What the plans include

  • ATS-friendly résumé built against 58 checkpoints
  • One-on-one technical training with an industry expert, plus mock interviews
  • Profile marketing on 30+ job portals with daily applications
  • Interview assistance and scheduling with recruiters
  • General guidance on US and Canadian work authorisation
  • Onboarding and background-verification support
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Plans and fees are confirmed with you before enrolment. No plan guarantees an interview, offer or placement.

Where the roles are

Canadian hiring hubs

The cities and regions where most of the openings we work on in Canada are based. Hybrid roles widen the map; we ask about relocation early.

  • Toronto and the GTA
  • Vancouver
  • Calgary
  • Montreal
  • Ottawa
  • Waterloo region
  • Edmonton
  • Halifax

Fields

Industries we place into

IT and non-IT roles across these sectors, from graduate to senior level.

  • Software and SaaS
  • Fintech and banking
  • Telecom
  • Public sector IT
  • Energy and utilities
  • Manufacturing and automotive
  • Healthcare and life sciences
  • Logistics

Documents

Your Canadian résumé

Canadian résumés sit between US and UK habits: short, achievement-led and free of personal details, with Canadian spelling and a profile that tells the employer you can start.

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Two pages at most
No photo, age, marital status or SIN. Canadian spelling (colour, organisation) and a Canadian phone number.
A professional profile
Three or four lines naming the role, your experience and your right to work, for example "Open work permit (PGWP) valid to 2028".
Canadian experience made visible
Co-ops, internships, capstone projects and volunteering count. Place them above older overseas roles if they are more relevant.
Keywords from the posting
Mirror the job's tools and competencies; many employers use ATS software and screen for them.
Education with equivalence
List your degree and, if you have one, the Educational Credential Assessment result, which reassures employers unfamiliar with your university.
References available on request
Keep two or three Canadian references ready; employers usually ask at offer stage.

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Current roles in Canada

Real vacancies with our client companies. Vacancy applications are free and separate from paid career support.

No Canadian vacancies are listed right now. New roles appear on Open jobs as our clients confirm them, and our career support runs whether or not a listing is open.

Our part

How we work with Canadian candidates

The same five steps as every NextCode candidate, tuned to how Canadian employers hire.

Fees and what is included
  1. 01

    Role targeting

    We agree titles, cities and the permit situation, so we only apply where you can legally start.

  2. 02

    Résumé grooming

    A Canadian résumé and LinkedIn profile, tailored for each application, with a French version where it helps.

  3. 03

    Applications on your behalf

    Manual applications to real openings, tracked and reported weekly.

  4. 04

    Interview preparation

    Behavioural and technical practice, plus the "tell us about your status" conversation.

  5. 05

    Offer and onboarding

    Support with offer letters, reference checks and first-week paperwork.

Questions

Working in Canada: common questions

What candidates ask us most about the Canadian market.

Still have a question?

Talk it through with our team before you decide.Ask us directly
01Do you work with candidates on a PGWP?

Yes. A PGWP is an open permit, so you can work for any employer without an LMIA. We focus on roles that count as skilled Canadian experience for your later permanent residence application.

02Can you help me get an LMIA or a job offer for Express Entry?

We cannot arrange immigration approvals. We can target employers who have hired foreign workers before and prepare you for the conversation, but any LMIA or job-offer points depend on the employer and on IRCC.

03Is French necessary to work in tech in Canada?

Outside Quebec and the federal public service, most IT roles are English-only. In Montreal and for bilingual roles, French is often required; we show you which adverts need it so you do not waste applications.

04Which cities have the most openings?

Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area lead by far, followed by Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa and the Waterloo region. Remote and hybrid roles are common for software and data work.

05What do your services cost?

Career support is a paid service for candidates and is explained in full before you sign up. Employers pay separately for recruitment. We never take fees from your salary.

Ready to start in Canada? Let’smap it out.

Tell us your programme, permit and the roles you want. We will reply with a plan built for the Canadian market.

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